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Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door, concluding Jubilee Year of Hope on the Lord's Epiphany
On Tuesday, marking the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presided over Holy Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for some 5,800 faithful. At the start of the Mass, the Pope closed the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica, the last of the Holy Doors opened for the Jubilee Year. (Watch Video)
On Tuesday, marking the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presided over Holy Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for some 5,800 faithful. At the start of the Mass, the Pope closed the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica, the last of the Holy Doors opened for the Jubilee Year. (Watch Video)
Diocesan News
Kelly Hadd joins the Diocesan staff as the Vicariate 1 Liaison and Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life Ministry
The Office of Parish Life and Evangelization is very happy to announce that on January 5, 2026, Kelly Hadd is joining the Diocesan staff as the Vicariate 1 Liaison and Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life Ministry. Professionally, Kelly worked at Dow in Midland, MI for the past 34 years in a variety of supply chain roles.
The Office of Parish Life and Evangelization is very happy to announce that on January 5, 2026, Kelly Hadd is joining the Diocesan staff as the Vicariate 1 Liaison and Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life Ministry. Professionally, Kelly worked at Dow in Midland, MI for the past 34 years in a variety of supply chain roles.
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Podcast 34- Faith as a Treasure
This episode of United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast includes a discussion with Father Andy LaFramboise, who shares insights regarding his initiative of producing 160 podcast reflections centered around catechism, drawing inspiration from the parable of the buried treasure found in Matthew 13.
This episode of United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast includes a discussion with Father Andy LaFramboise, who shares insights regarding his initiative of producing 160 podcast reflections centered around catechism, drawing inspiration from the parable of the buried treasure found in Matthew 13.
Diocesan Events
Marriage Preparation Workshop
This workshop features presentations by trained marriage facilitators, practical couple exercises, private discussion and prayer. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will receive a certificate of completion to copy and give to your parish. Learn more at: saginaw.org/marriage-and-family
This workshop features presentations by trained marriage facilitators, practical couple exercises, private discussion and prayer. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will receive a certificate of completion to copy and give to your parish. Learn more at: saginaw.org/marriage-and-family
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Updated Safe Environment training aims to protect the vulnerable and empower the faithful
When a parish volunteer signs up to chaperone a field trip or serve at a youth event, Safe Environment training can seem like another box to check. However, the recently updated training, now expanded far beyond its original focus on child sexual abuse, has a much deeper purpose.
When a parish volunteer signs up to chaperone a field trip or serve at a youth event, Safe Environment training can seem like another box to check. However, the recently updated training, now expanded far beyond its original focus on child sexual abuse, has a much deeper purpose.
Diocesan News
Signs of hope continue as completion of Jubilee Year draws near
The Jubilee Year, with its theme “Pilgrims of Hope” began worldwide on Dec. 24, 2024. Since then, signs of hope continue to appear throughout the Diocese of Saginaw.
The Jubilee Year, with its theme “Pilgrims of Hope” began worldwide on Dec. 24, 2024. Since then, signs of hope continue to appear throughout the Diocese of Saginaw.
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